Koi have Mothers too!

A special lecture on a special day.  Speaker David Yee, who has cared for and bred Koi since 1989 will answer all of your questions about Koi.  May 11th, 2008 - Mother's Day - 1 to 3 PM - Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N 3rd Ave.  Bring your Mother to the Garden after Mother's Day Brunch.

Strolling in Yukata - An Enchanting Evening

May 17th - 6:30 PM

Join us at the Japanese Friendship Garden for a wonderful evening of strolling with friends, enjoying delectable treats and listening to the stories and songs of Jerry Tye. 

Advance Ticket Sales only thru May 8th. $8 includes light meal and beverage.  Tickets available at the Japanese Friendship Garden at 1125 N. 3rd Ave or by calling 602 534 6197 or 602 956 3150.

The presentation will showcase more than 170 students, representing beginning levels through Pre-Professional, in choreography by School Director Nancy Crowley and other members of the school’s distinguished faculty. The performances are open to the public, and suitable for all ages.  Orpheum Theatre - 203 W Adams St

Saturday · May 10 · 7:30 PM
Sunday · May 11 · 2:00 PM

Adults: $28 and $23;
Children, students: $20 and $15.
Box Office:
602.381.1096

Info online

Why not fit in some culture during your Lunch Break.  Check out the May Schedule.  Bring your own lunch or order ahead. 

May Schedule

Lunch Time Theater Details

by Bernardo Solano

WORLD PREMIERE

Boy meets girl. And they live _____ ever after. Actors Theatre has proudly commissioned this World Premiere comedy/romance by award–winning playwright Bernardo Solano. It is the first day of school at ASU for the incoming freshman class. Frank Lopez, a wealthy business major from the Southwest, meets Liz Trumbel, a liberal arts major from Maine – and, romance ensues. But as they learn to grow together, their family conflicts and cultural misunderstanding threaten to tear them apart. Only the soothing sound of Spanish spoken over a pillow offers them comfort and hope.

Final Performance is May 11th at the Herberger.

Info online

Whether you are headed to the big Cinco de Mayo celebration in Downtown Phoenix this weekend or at some other location, we thought it would be helpful for you to know the "real history" behind Cinco de Mayo. 

To enlighten you, we are passing on a piece written by George Vallejos, Principal at Maya High School.  George can be reached at george.vallejos@leonagroup.com .

So here's what George had to say about Cinco de Mayo:

In the United States and especially in the Southwest, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated as the independence of Mexico. Although to an extent this is true, one must understand more about this “independence” to truly comprehend why it is such a celebrated holiday in the United States.A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day.  Mexico’s Independence Day is actually September 16, 1810 (declared) which is the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico. Mexico gained their independence from Spain; similar to America gaining independence from England. So what does Mexico’s independence from Spain have to do the United States? Simply put, nothing.

A big Cinco de Mayo Festival will be taking place at Central & Washington this weekend.  A 2 day affair with 4 stages of continuous entertainment, corporate booths, traditonal mexican food and much more.

Saturday from 1 PM to Midnight and Sunday from Noon to 10 PM.  Admision is $5, children are free.

get info online

A big trade show coming up at the Phoenix Convention Center.  Design, learn, shop, learn, be inspired. 

May 1st through 4th - Info online

May 1 - 18. Matilda is the child of the two of the funniest people in Brazil. She has gotten a job as a cleaning woman for an American doctor with no sense of humor.

Herberger Theater Center. Dates and times vary. Tickets are $26-$59.

For information, call 602 256 6995 or get info online

One of our featured Artists for May, Julio Cesar Rodarte states:

As an artist, I wonder how my ideas are originated. I guess at times they are spontaneous and at times those ideas are thought over and over. The Human Head is a structured painting that reflects the use of  colors as in my other artwork. It conveys my own idea that everything in this world is under a certain time and space; just like our thoughts that happen in a unique time in a unique space.

The Coup de Grace Gallery will be open for First Friday, on May 2nd, 2008 from 6 to 10 PM.  The Gallery is located at 707 S 3rd St in Phoenix, just south of the Downtown Phoenix Warehouse District and just across 3rd St from the Bentley Projects Gallery.

for more info, cdggallery@hotmail.com

Produced by Actor's Theatre

At the Herberger, April 25th thru May 11th - Special (pay what you wish performance) on Sunday, April 27th at 2 PM. 

Love and culture clash at ASU. Actors Theatre has proudly commissioned this World Premiere comedy/romance by award–winning playwright Bernardo Solano. It is the first day of school at ASU for the incoming freshman class. Frank Lopez, a wealthy business major from the Southwest, meets Liz Trumbel, a liberal arts major from Maine – and, romance ensues. But as they learn to grow together, their family conflicts and cultural misunderstanding threaten to tear them apart. Only the soothing sound of Spanish spoken over a pillow offers them comfort and hope.

info and tickets online